Acts 12 The Will of the Lord.

 

Acts 12 – The Will of The Lord

 

The will of the Lord is always wise and good, but it is not always predictable. God spared Peter but allowed Jesus to be killed. He did not deliver Peter from prison until the last minute. He allowed Herod to slay James, but He did not permit the king to act like a god.

Some Christians are like Job’s friends: they think they always know exactly what God is doing, Will do, and wants done, but they may be wrong. Whenever you are tempted to “play God” in somebody’s life, ponder Isaiah 55:8-9. When we pray for others, we always pray for the best possible outcome, but we also pray for God’s will be done.

It is always right to pray, even if your faith is so weak you are surprised when the answer comes! Keep knocking – God opens doors.

Prayer makes a difference, so we know we can pray often and with confidence. When we pray, we must believe and then be open to the answer. Some of our prayers we will see answered. Other prayers we will have to wait for the answer and still others, God will shut the door on and bring us something even better.

Through our relationship with God, He uses us to glorify Him and bring others to Christ. Whether it is to pray over someone, to approach someone or to just smile at someone you would not normally smile at, allow God to use you and be an instrument for Him.

 

Please read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.

If you have missed any lessons, you can go to: God Plans For You at https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com.

Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah Study Bible.  J. Vernon McGee Through the Bible